Medical Office Specialist - Per Diem

Join The A Plus Urgent Care Team

A Plus Urgent Care proudly services a broad and diverse choice of communities in which to live, work and play. Our urgent care and primary care practices offer challenging opportunities to physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as medical assistants and other vital staff members, with practices in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, and Lake Elsinore. A Plus Urgent Care is part of Southwest Healthcare, a comprehensive network of care with convenient hospital and ambulatory care / outpatient locations here to serve the Southern California community. With over 6,000 passionate providers and healthcare employees, our shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services in a way that benefits you, your family, and the entire community. Southwest Healthcare is comprised of five acute care hospitals and several non-hospital access points.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Per Diem Medical Office Specialist for our Lake Elsinore location. This position is responsible for the overall functioning of the medical office. Duties include but not limited to : maintaining a cordial and courteous relationship with patients, scheduling, canceling, and rescheduling patient visits based on established guidelines, check-in / check-out process, assisting providers to stay on schedule, alerting patients of delays, insurance authorizations, ensuring that all patient charts are prepared with the utmost accuracy, reviewing patient registration forms for accuracy, ability to multi-task and perform in a fast-paced environment, and attending mandatory meetings.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. One (1) year administrative medical office experience required. Medical terminology and basic mathematical calculations, basic computer knowledge required. Knowledge of medical clinic functions (scheduling, billing, insurance verifications and authorizations, ICD9 and CPT4 coding, patient procedures, medical records) preferred.

Certifications / Licenses

Current BLS / CPR certification required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Proficient in using office equipment such as fax machine, copier and telephone system. Works in a well-lighted, OSHA Standard environment. May be in contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances. Occasionally subject to irregular hours. May be required to wear personal protective equipment as necessary.

Benefit Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment. Competitive compensation & generous paid time off. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. Tuition reimbursement program. Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

A Plus Urgent Care is a part of Independence Physician Management (IPM), a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), a King of Prussia, PA-based company, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. UHS has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $13.4 billion in 2022. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 94,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.